Today, we will discuss the recent Redmi Note 12 Pro+ release. This device was recently launched in China and is expected to arrive in India soon. Redmi Note series has always been popular with consumers, as the company has shipped over 300 million smartphones globally, with 72 million shipped just in India. In this review, we will take an in-depth look at the features and performance of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+.
The Redmi Note series initially gained popularity for offering budget and mid-range smartphones. However, with the introduction of the Redmi Note 11, the series has now been placed in the premium mid-range segment. Despite this shift, the series has maintained an excellent price-to-performance ratio, offering a range of impressive features. This review will explore the capabilities and value of the latest release in the Redmi Note series, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. This year, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has several high-end features, including a 200-megapixel camera, a massive 5000mAh battery with 12W fast charging capabilities, and an improved OLED display. These features are just a few highlights that make the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ a standout device. In this review, we will delve into the performance and capabilities of these and other features to comprehensively analyze this smartphone.
The device has several useful accessories, including a silicon case, a 120W GaN charger with a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, and a pre-applied protective film. We appreciate that Redmi has included an IR blaster and a 3.5mm audio jack on the top of the device. Overall, the box’s contents provide everything you need to get started with your new smartphone. In this review, we will examine the features and performance of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ in greater detail. Its glass rear panel has a curved design, making it comfortable to hold and use. With an evenly distributed weight of around 208 g, the device is also easy to handle. Additionally, the device has IP53 certification, ensuring it is protected against minor dust and water exposure.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ features a 6.67-inch OLED display with 120Hz Full HD+ resolution HDR10+ Dolby Vision support and Widevine L1 certification. The display boasts color calibration closer to natural tones, maintaining a pleasing and accurate color profile. The refresh rate is also well-adaptive, eliminating microlags or shutters in the user interface. Overall, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ display offers excellent visuals and smooth performance. The peak brightness of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has been reduced from 1200 nits to 900 nits, which may not be a deal-breaker for some users. Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek 6nm Dimension 1080, also used to power the Realme 10 Pro Plus. It is important to note that this system-on-chip (SoC) may be unable to push high-end games to higher graphics or FPS settings.
According to the company, the vapor chamber cooling area of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has been enlarged by an impressive 65%, and its thermal conductivity has been increased by 77% compared to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. With these improvements, the device is expected to remain cooler by a few degrees, and games should run more smoothly for longer. In terms of camera, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ looks quite elegant compared to its predecessor. It is currently the cheapest smartphone to feature a 200 MP camera, equipped with a Samsung ISOCELL HPX Sensor using 12.5 MP (1/16) pixel binning by default. Additionally, the camera features OIS and is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lens.
You will undoubtedly have sharper images with better detail when using this device. Color processing is generally even and handles contrast effectively. However, expect a little from the HDR process. The ultra-wide-angle lens is average in quality. The portrait lens on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ produces more pleasing images of subjects.
Unfortunately, this device can only reach 30 fps at 4K resolution, and OIS is not available at 1080p or 60 fps either. That concludes our review of this device. It is worth noting that the 200-megapixel camera is not a gimmick; overall, this is a well-balanced smartphone.
A Redmi Note 12 Discovery Edition also has a smaller but more efficient 4300mAh battery with a 210W HyperCharge solution. This can charge the device from 0 to 100% in just 9 minutes, which gives it a slight price increase of approximately INR 28,999 compared to INR 25,999.